pre-delivery
|pre-de-liv-er-y|
B2
/priː-dɪˈlɪvəri/
before delivery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-delivery' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'delivery' meaning 'the action of delivering goods or services'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'pre-delivery' has been used in modern English to describe activities or checks done before the delivery of goods or services.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before delivery', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or activities before the delivery of a product or service.
The pre-delivery inspection ensures that the car is in perfect condition before the customer receives it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45